Sam Warburton is part of the new Wales coaching set-up. Pic: Simon King/Replay Images.

Sam Warburton Challenges Others To Bring Down England

Sam Warburton has conceded Wales must now rely on other teams to help them if they are to win the Six Nations title. The Wales flanker admits even if his team win all three of their remaining matches, and pick up bonus points, they will still require Italy, Scotland or Ireland to do what they failed to achieve – beat England.

Graham Thomas | Feb 13, 2017
Swansea City manager Paul Clement. Pic: Lynne Cameron/Sportimage (Cal Sport Media via AP Images)

Swans Players Say They Have Never Been Worked As Hard As Now Under Paul Clement

Swansea City goalscorers Alfie Mawson and Martin Olsson believe hard work on the training field is behind their surge away from the Premier League relegation zone. The Swans’ 2-0 victory at home to Leicester City on Sunday has lifted them four points clear of the bottom three.

Graham Thomas | Feb 13, 2017
Belfast Giants celebrate after their Challenge Cup final success in Cardiff Bay. Pic: David Williams.

Cardiff Devils Sign New Winger To Strengthen Elite League Title Bid

Cardiff Devils 3, Nottingham Panthers 0 Cardiff Devils completed a magnificent weekend with a three-goal win against Nottingham Panthers at Ice Arena Wales. Elite League leaders Devils won at Coventry Blaze 6-3 on Saturday and crushed Nottingham Panthers 3-0 at home the following evening. The delight of Devils fans was enhanced when title rivals Sheffield […]

Terry Phillips | Feb 13, 2017
Cardiff City Stadium. Pic: Graham Hunt/Alamy Live News

Greg Halford Steps In With Defensive Midfield Master Class

Leeds United 0, Cardiff City 2 Greg Halford, Cardiff City’s experienced and versatile defender, showed exactly why manager Neil Warnock signed him during January. Halford, 32, was given the task of stopping Leeds United playmaker Pablo Hernandez and he succeeded in style, playing as part of a five-man midfield. He operated just in front of […]

Terry Phillips | Feb 12, 2017

Sub Jarrad Wright Keeps Merthyr Town On Course For Promotion

Merthyr Town 1, Chesham United 0  Jarrad Wright fired Merthyr Town’s winning goal with his first touch at Penydarren Park. In a fiercely contested Southern League clash Chesham United had failed to take a golden opportunity to score when Martyrs goalkeeper Oliver Davies saved a penalty. Wright was sent on as a second half substitute […]

Terry Phillips | Feb 12, 2017

Bale Back In Training But Could Have Just Three Games Before Dublin Clash

Gareth Bale has given Wales a huge boost by finally returning to training for Real Madrid after his ankle injury. The 27-year-old has been sidelined since suffering the injury in Madrid’s Champions League win over Sporting Lisbon on November 22.

Ian Gordon | Feb 12, 2017
Belfast Giants celebrate after their Challenge Cup final success in Cardiff Bay. Pic: David Williams.

Layne Ulmer Stars For Devils In Comprehensive Away Win

Coventry Blaze 3, Cardiff Devils 6 Cardiff Devils regained number one slot in Elite League with a win which was far more comprehensive that the scoreline suggests. Devils were without suspended players Andrew Hotham and Patrick Bordeleau plus injured captain Jake Morissette, but were still able to dominate. Belfast Giants went top of the table […]

Terry Phillips | Feb 12, 2017

Evans Bags Another Top Six Finish On Rally Sweden

Elfyn Evans shrugged off an engine issue to hold onto sixth place at Rally Sweden on Sunday. The Dolgellau-born flier continued his encouraging start to the season having also finished sixth on his comeback in Monte Carlo last month.

Ian Gordon | Feb 12, 2017
The New Saints  won the 2022/23 FAW JD Welsh Cup Final at  Nantporth Stadium, Bangor, Wales, 30 April 2023. (Credit: John Smith/FAW)

Proud Aizlewood Hails Carmarthen Following Shock TNS Win

Manager Mark Aizlewood heaped praise on his Carmarthen Town side after they unexpectedly brought The New Saints unbeaten run to an end on Saturday. Liam Thomas grabbed the only goal of the game on the stroke of half-time to hand TNS their first defeat of the season. The result brings an end to a staggering […]

Matthew Burgess | Feb 12, 2017
Swansea City Stadium

Jordan Ayew Aiming For Big Brother Repeat At Swansea City

Jordan Ayew wants to use previous relegation pain to help Swansea retain their Premier League status and reward his brother Andre’s faith. The 25-year-old forward joined the Swans on transfer deadline day and could make his debut against fellow strugglers Leicester on Sunday following his return from the African Nations Cup.

Graham Thomas | Feb 12, 2017
Rob Howley - 2019 - Credit Simon King Replay Images

Rob Howley Says Wales Will Show Positive Reaction To Pain Of England Defeat

Rob Howley insists Wales can still contest the Six Nations title by channelling the frustration at their heart-breaking late loss to England. The Wales coach believes his team can summon enough reserves to hit back when they go to Scotland in two weeks’ time and still compete for a championship they last won four years ago.

Graham Thomas | Feb 12, 2017
Cardiff Millenium Stadium Giant Welsh Flag is unfurled Credit: David Williams / Alamy

Harries Admits Wales Left Stunned By English Rout In Women’s Six Nations

Sioned Harries admitted Wales women have a tough week ahead after a crushing 63-0 whitewash by England at Cardiff Arms Park. The Scarlets back-row forward said the squad will have to pick themselves up before facing Scotland in their next Six Nations clash.

Ian Gordon | Feb 11, 2017

Warnock Hails Best Display As Bluebirds Stun Leeds

Neil Warnock reckons the 2-0 win at Leeds United is the best of his time at Cardiff City – and the greatest away display of his long managerial career. The Bluebirds chief relished his return to Elland Road – where he was in charge for 14 months before leaving in 2013 – to see off Garry Monk’s promotion hopefuls.

Ian Gordon | Feb 11, 2017

Evans Looking For Another Top Six Finish On Rally Sweden

Elfyn Evans is on course for a second top six World Rally Championship finish in a succession at Rally Sweden. The Dolgeallau-born driver goes into the final day in sixth overall having climbed up from ninth overnight.

Ian Gordon | Feb 11, 2017
WRU's Jason Strange

Jason Strange Says Wales Young Guns Were Undone by ‘X-factor’ Zach

Wales U20s coach Jason Strange has suggested England have a rare talent on their hands in Zach Mercer. Strange watched his Wales youngsters lose their eight-match unbeaten run when they went down 37-21 to the junior world champions.

Graham Thomas | Feb 11, 2017
Newport County at Rodney Parade Credit Andrew Orchard

Westley Pleased As County Make A Point Against League Leaders Doncaster

Graham Westley hailed a job well done as Newport County extended their unbeaten run to five games after holding leader Doncaster. The goalless draw at Rodney Parade left the Exiles two points from safety before their relegation rivals played their games on Saturday.

Ian Gordon | Feb 11, 2017
Ice Arena Wales on Challenge Cup final day.

Joey Martin On A Devil Of An Ice Hockey Mission

Joey Martin is focused on Cardiff Devils glory. He refuses to even blink or avert his graze from that aim as Devils close in on the Elite League prizes Martin and his team-mates covet. That was underlined during the final 10 minutes of Cardiff’s Challenge Cup semi-final against Belfast Giants when Martin spend virtually two […]

Terry Phillips | Feb 11, 2017

Evans Ninth After Second Day Of Rally Sweden

Elfyn Evans is lying ninth after the second day of Rally Sweden after being hit by a puncture on the snowy roads. The Dolgellau-born driver is looking to follow up his sixth place in Monte Carlo last month on his return to the World Rally Championship.

Ian Gordon | Feb 10, 2017
The New Saints  won the 2022/23 FAW JD Welsh Cup Final at  Nantporth Stadium, Bangor, Wales, 30 April 2023. (Credit: John Smith/FAW)

The New Saints On Brink Of Welsh Premier League Title

The New Saints are on the brink of winning the Dafabet Welsh Premier League title and could be crowned champions this weekend for the sixth season in a row. The Oswestry side’s scintillating form  has seen them win 22 and draw one of their 23 league games this season. Already a foregone conclusion, the title race […]

Matthew Burgess | Feb 10, 2017
Ice Arena Wales on Challenge Cup final day.

Cardiff Fire Ready For Isle Of Wight At Ice Arena Wales

Cardiff Fire are out to step up their bid for an ice hockey triple crown when Isle of Wight Buccaneers come to Cardiff Bay on Saturday (6.30pm). National League leaders Fire, who still boast a 100 per cent record after 12 matches this season, would love to finish 2016-17 with three trophies. They stand top […]

Terry Phillips | Feb 10, 2017